Take Action to Stop the Shutdown

Take Action to Stop the Shutdown

January 15, 2019 — The government shutdown is in Day 25, with key safety programs stopped. TSA officers and air traffic controllers are coming to work to do their jobs, but they are not getting paid and the financial stress is piling up as we need these "essential" government employees focused on safety and security.

In an unprecedented unified message, AFA joined the entire airline industry in calling on the President and Congress to #StopTheShutdown. The letter cites serious concerns over safety, security, and workforce hardships.Read the entire letter >

Again, every area of aviation is represented. "A4A" includes United, American, Southwest, FedEx, Alaska, JetBlue, and Hawaiian. "RAA" is all of the regional airlines. General aviation, cargo, drone operators, manufacturers, and unions.